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JOB DESCRIPTION

Job #:

18182

Title:

Sales Manager (Bilingual Japanese)

Job Location:

Stanford, Kentucky - United States

Employment Type:

Salary:

$50,000.00 - $80,000.00 - US Dollars - Yearly

Employer Will Recruit From:

Nationwide
Canadian OK too.

Relocation Paid?:

Yes

WHY IS THIS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY?

Reporting to the President of this Automotive Stamping Manufacturer you will manage sales and marketing for automotive metal stamping and die manufacturing within the customs of the Japanese business culture. Salary is open depending on experience and the firm will assist you with moving to Stanford.

Note: We now have the ability to support E-Visa from Canada and other treaty countries for this position. Salary range of 50K – 80K. Mid-level experience required, Native Japanese language with at least intermediate English ability. The firm has a great benefits package including relocation expenses and company vehicle.

JOB DESCRIPTION

You will review and analyze the company's product pricing compared to published or disclosed prices of competitors in the market place. You will develop pricing options to meet competitive opportunities and provide input for profitability projections and corporate pricing strategy. Also, manage sales and product marketing of the company’s engineered product through aggressive sales campaigns. You will be the primary contact for all customer service issues involving the company and the client. Frequent contact and communication with the President concerning customer product satisfaction and concerns is required, as well as strongly promoting customer confidence and loyalty for the product being produced.

Calls on management representatives such as engineers, or other professional and technical personnel at other establishments and attempts to convince prospective clients of desirability and practicability of products or services our company can offer.

Monitors and evaluates the activities and products of the competition.

Recommends changes, where warranted, for pricing of renewal business, new product offers, and long-term contracts with major customers.

Draws up or proposes changes in equipment, processes, or use of materials or services which would result in cost reduction or improvement in operations.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B.S.) in Engineering, Business, Industrial Management or related engineering discipline from four-year college or university is essential for management of customer service issues within a bi-cultural environment; two-five years of supervisory/sales training experience in the automotive parts sales industry or a comparable industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledge of automotive metal stamping, and die manufacturing within the customs of the Japanese business culture is required. Fluency in both writing and speaking English and Japanese is a plus. Additionally, knowledge of acceptable business protocol for both Japanese and American sales is required. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or other members of the business community. Capacity to effectively present complex engineering concepts and technical ideas to top management, public groups, and customers. Aptitude for working with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistical inference, fractions, percentages, ratios, and the applications necessary to apply the information to practical situations. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and effective organizational and time management skills. Proficiency in spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel or Lotus 1-2-3 and the ability to learn new software database systems as needed.